A pirate birthday party always goes down well. The kids can dress up, play with swords and make each other walk the plank. Pirate costumes are easy to make and so are decorations so a pirate party is really easy to throw.

With some green and brown crepe paper you can make trees and a pirate ship, you could even turn a garden sand pit into a treasure island with buried treats. Add some homemade parrots to the trees and you can set the scene for the perfect pirate party.

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Party Essentials

If you are throwing a party there are a few essentials you always need like plates, cups, goody bags, napkins, invitations and balloons. You can of course pick these up from most supermarkets but if you want to make your pirate party one to remember why not use themed essentials. You can pick up all your pirate essentials plus streamers, ribbons, table clothes and cutlery all in the pirate theme from www.buycostumes.com Click Here to find out more

Dressing Up

You could make the party really fun by having everyone dress up as pirates. You could ask your guests to dress up before they come or you could hand out eye patches and bandannas when they come in. Kids love to dress up and it will really get the party mood going.

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